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finance
From July 1, Australia's dominant supermarket chains face price monitoring for 'significantly excessive' pricing, creating uncertainty for regional grocers competing for Sunshine Coast shoppers.
finance
Local construction and property sectors gain new clean energy option after ASX-listed company clears critical safety certification.
wellness
From sunrise park runs to ocean swims, the Sunshine Coast is embracing group fitness events that do more than just boost heart rates-they’re strengthening local bonds.
wellness
Sunshine Coast locals and visitors now have clearer options for matching trails to their fitness levels after recent council mapping updates.
lifestyle
Sunshine Coast residents draw on daily routines to offer direct advice on winter layers, market visits and neighbourhood shortcuts.
news
As the region grapples with rapid growth and development, key decisions loom on the horizon that will shape the future of the Sunshine Coast
news
With the Sunshine Coast's housing pressure reaching a breaking point, councils and property owners face a series of critical choices that will reshape the region's rental landscape for years to come.
wellness
From the hinterland to the coast, here is how to source the region's top seasonal produce for a healthy winter pantry.
finance
As national buyer sentiment wavers and prices soften across Australia, a distinct group of Sunshine Coast operators, investors and residents is moving decisively, and early signals suggest they are getting ahead of the curve.
property
First-home buyer settlements climbed 18 per cent in the June quarter on the Sunshine Coast as entry-level stock held between $620,000 and $710,000 in several coastal suburbs.
sport
Around 75 swimmers and 50 rowers receive direct financial support from Gina Rinehart, in disciplines where commercial sponsorship is thin.
finance
Sunshine Coast tech sector gains profile as Norwood Systems' OpenSpan AI platform attracts international interest from telecommunications partners.
Technology
Local developers outline timelines for AI household tools and camera-free wearables adapted to regional needs through 2027.
Technology
From Maroochydore's emerging CBD to innovation hubs in Birtinya, the Sunshine Coast is plotting an ambitious course through the next wave of digital transformation.
property
Sunshine Coast Council gives the go-ahead for a 22-storey mixed-use tower on Plaza Parade, setting the stage for a new wave of urban development.
finance
Gold's recovery provides relief to Australian investors, though equity weakness persists across the broader market.
property
Auction clearance rates dipped across the region in June, yet multi-million dollar sales in Noosa and Buderim point to a fractured market where quality still commands a premium.
news
From Maroochydore's half-built CBD to hospital expansion timelines and short-term rental rules, the region faces a series of decisions in the coming months that will shape how the Coast grows, and who it grows for.
news
Community members across Caloundra, Mooloolaba and the hinterland are sharing the real costs of Queensland's tightening short-term rental rules, and not everyone is unhappy about the change.
finance
Weakness in mining stocks and banking shares is creating volatility in the ASX, affecting regional investors and superannuation holdings across Sunshine Coast households.
wellness
Weekly timed runs at coastal and bushland venues draw hundreds of Sunshine Coast participants each Saturday.
property
Infrastructure spending and a surging population of key workers are fuelling a property boom in the suburb anchored by the region's largest hospital.
property
Recent council zoning amendments and state planning directives are altering development rules across key suburbs, directly affecting property values and buyer options.
wellness
Researchers are building a stronger evidence base for the health benefits that Sunshine Coast residents have long taken for granted, and the findings should change how we think about daily movement, sun exposure, and coastal living.
Politics
The referendum asks Sunshine Coast residents to decide on changes to coastal development rules that would direct revenue toward projects including Maroochydore airport international routes and Sunshine Coast University Hospital expansion.
news
With flood mapping reviews stalled and development pressure mounting across low-lying suburbs, residents face a critical window to influence how the region prepares for worsening weather.
wellness
Sunshine Coast lap swimmers are using protected rock pools and outdoor facilities to maintain consistent training through the cooler months.
Politics
Property owners and visitors in areas such as Maroochydore and Caloundra will face new annual registration requirements and fees from January 2027 under the updated local government rules.
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